Lemon Chicken with the Best Lemon Butter Sauce for a Zesty Meal
A refreshing and zesty Lemon Chicken dish paired with a delicious Lemon Butter Sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Cook chicken breasts in the skillet until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour the lemon butter sauce over the chicken and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or over rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg